The Shrip Fest (shrimp 4 ways) was a success, thanks to support here...

[denice]

What a great night. It was time consuming, but with advanced prep work, the menu pulled together very well and... it was beatiful! Along with the shrimp we had the crudites with humus, 2 salads, breads, and fresh berries with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert.

The fires shrimp was peel and eat which was boiled for 2 mins in H2O, Old Bay and a lemon. I will follow with the next 3 shrimp recipes.

 

[denice]

Shrimp # 2: Bacon wrapped shrimp with rosemary and stilton

This was gobbled up. A good balsalmic vinegar made the difference.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/105951

 

[curious1]

Did your risotto turn out okay? So nice you had a great evening along with your guests.

 

[denice]

Shrimp #3: butterflied baked shrimp

The fresh herbs are great in this. I made a light remoulade to accompany this with lots of parsley and lemon.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_25870,00.html

 

[denice]

Shrimp #4 shrimp risotto with baby spinach and basil

This was fabulous. I have done it before but not this quantity. I borrowed a large deep pan from the birthday boy and it took maybe 10 minutes longer to make than the said recipe. It is so gorgeous with the color contrast.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/107841

 

[denice]

Yes, It was a wonderful success! And I had my doubts about timeliness! (sp?)

 

[denice]

Now for the clean up. BTW, DH brought me breakfast in bed of risotto cakes and fruit!

 

[denice]

ONG, sorry about all the spelling errors.....shrimp, hummus, etc.

 

[luisa_calif]

Great! Wish we all could have been there!!! But then again I guess we were...